Assessment meeting on the Students Developmental Campaign

Asmara, 31 October 2026 – The Ministry of Education conducted an assessment meeting on 30 October to review the 2026 Students Developmental Campaign and discuss future programs.

At the meeting, reports on the implementation of the program were presented in terms of achievements registered and challenges encountered by the heads of the Students Developmental Campaign in the regions.

Mr. Fitwi Woldegergis, Head of the Students Developmental Campaign at the Ministry of Education, reported that, since 1994, more than 640,000 students, teachers, and coordinators, 36 percent of whom were female, have participated in water and soil conservation and afforestation programs.

Mr. Fitwi further indicated that, in this year’s program, conducted from 7 July to 15 August, more than 27,000 students, teachers, and coordinators from 188 centers participated in planting tree seedlings; constructing and renovating terraces and water catchment schemes; documenting activities at school offices; supporting families of martyrs; promoting traffic safety; and renovating dirt roads.

Noting that the implementation of development programs is the responsibility of all members of society, particularly the concerned ministries and institutions, Col. Kinfe Habtom, Head of the Forestry and Wildlife Authority, called for a thorough review of the program and the full implementation of water and soil conservation activities.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Halima Mohammed, Minister of Education, called for regular meetings to raise public awareness and ensure the successful implementation of the program. She also called for encouraging students and schools so that they benefit from the program and contribute to its effective implementation.